Three Cases of Vasoproliferative Tumor of the Retina.

Noh, Dong Hyoun; Sagong, Min; Chang, Woo Hyok

doi:2013.54.1.170

J Korean Ophthalmol Soc > Volume 54(1); 2013 > Article

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2013;54(1):170-175.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3341/jkos.2013.54.1.170 Published online January 15, 2013.

Three Cases of Vasoproliferative Tumor of the Retina.

Dong Hyoun Noh, Min Sagong, Woo Hyok Chang

Department of Ophthalmology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. changwh@ynu.ac.kr

망막혈관증식성 종양 3예

노동현⋅사공민⋅장우혁

Department of Ophthalmology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Koera

Abstract

PURPOSE
Vasoproliferative tumor of the retina (VPTR) is a histologically benign lesion that can lead to visual loss due to associated complications. Herein, the authors report the clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis of 3 VPTR cases. CASE SUMMARY: Three eyes of 3 patients with VPTR were enrolled in the present study. The patients' fundoscopic feature showed characteristic elevated lesions of the peripheral retina without previous history of ocular disease. The patients included 2 males and 1 female, with an average age of 44.7 years. Fluorescein angiography (FAG) and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) were helpful in establishing the diagnosis of VPTR. Additionally, 1 patient underwent ultrasonography and 2 patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). During the follow-up period, subtenon triamcinolone acetonide injection was performed for 1 patient with macular edema, and cryotherapy was performed for 1 patient with increased peripheral exudation. CONCLUSIONS: For an adequate diagnosis of VPTR, careful examination of the peripheral retina is important. In addition, FAG/ICGA and ultrasonography can be helpful in VPTR diagnosis. Furthermore, proper treatment according to each subset of complication during the follow-up period is recommended.

Key Words: Cryotherapy;Retina;Triamcinolone acetonide;Vasoproliferative tumors